A recent survey finds that while most U.S. workers say they are satisfied with their current jobs, much fewer are pleased with the future opportunities available.
A new poll from the National Journal indicates current economic conditions and other factors have changed the retirement expectations of baby boomers, such that many anticipate working until a later age before retiring.
The average per capita cost of commercial and Medicare health services rose 5.11 percent in the 12-month period ending in October 2011, up from 4.74 percent annual growth the month before, according to the S&P Healthcare Economic Composite Index.
A survey of middle market executives by market research firms Verisight and McGladrey found 65 percent of respondents consider benefit costs the leading factor when considering compensation, while 61 percent of retirement plan sponsors are unprepared for new fee disclosure rules.
The number of Americans aged 19-25 who lack health insurance has dropped 2.5 million, according to a recent analysis from the federal government, The Associated Press reports.
According to information provider BNA’s latest quarterly Job Absence and Turnover Report, median unscheduled absence rates hit a new record low of 0.6 percent of scheduled worker days, down from the previous quarter’s level of 0.7 percent.